Allotment Diaries Podcast

Laura and Chay meet up at the annual Garden Press Event in London to catch up and share their thoughts on the latest horticultural trends. In this quick, lively discussion, they explore the weird, innovative, and wonderful things they’ve seen so far at the event.

The Garden Press Event is a highlight for garden and allotment lovers, designers, and industry professionals, showcasing:

• New garden designs and landscaping ideas for the upcoming year.
• Innovative gardening products hitting shops and nurseries soon.
• Emerging trends in horticulture and lifestyle gardening.

Through this event, attendees get a sneak peek at the products and styles that will shape gardens, allotments and gardening practices in the months ahead. Laura and Chay share their reactions, inspirations, and what they’re excited to try out themselves.

Tune in for a fun, insightful, and slightly quirky look at what’s happening in the world of gardening and allotments this year.

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Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

After a short break while life got busy, Chay and Laura are back behind the mic to catch up and explain the recent pause in episodes. With 2026 bringing relentless daily rain, there’s been very little happening on the allotment – and plenty of muddy frustration to go with it.

In this episode, they chat honestly about the challenges of a waterlogged plot, why sometimes the best thing you can do is nothing at all, and how they’ve been using the downtime to plan and prepare for the growing season ahead. From crop rotation and seed sorting to refining their goals for the year, it’s all about working smarter for 2026.

They also share their excitement about an upcoming press event on 17th February, what they’re looking forward to seeing, and why it’s important to represent the allotment community beyond the plot.

A relaxed catch-up filled with real talk about gardening, patience, and getting ready for the season ahead. 🌱

Support the show

If you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com.

You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

Laura and Chay return with a special Christmas Day episode of Allotment Diaries. This time, the conversation is less about digging and growing and more about festive traditions, Christmas Day rituals, and—of course—some truly questionable Christmas cracker jokes.

On behalf of everyone at the Allotment Diaries Podcast, we’d like to wish all our listeners, past and present, a very Merry Christmas. Thank you to everyone who continues to support us and tune in as we share regular episodes about allotments, gardening, growing, and the everyday joys of home life.

Perfect listening for a cosy Christmas Day walk, a post-dinner cuppa, or a quiet moment away from the chaos.

Music by Ivor Game; http://www.ivorgame.com

Support the show

If you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com.

You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.